Oprah Winfrey has achieved an unprecedented level of success in business. Not only has her work as a media proprietor and talk show host propelled her to a net worth of over $3 billion, but she is currently cited as one of the greatest philanthropists and most influential people in the world. President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and both Duke and Harvard Universities have awarded her honorary doctoral degrees—a long way away from her impoverished youth in rural Mississippi and inner-city Milwaukee.

Diversity and inclusion are equally important in the workplace. The words are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same.Diversity means “differences” – religion, race, age, sexual orientation, gender and culture – the things that make us unique. The definition of “inclusion,” on the other hand, is the act of using all of these individual characteristics to create a beneficial and meaningful whole.

Transitioning from worker to boss can be a challenge. You may stand out as an employee, but do you have what it takes to become a leader? You can learn how to be a good boss by watching leaders you respect and admire. I can bet you that most effective managers share the same attributes: They’re excellent listeners, cheerleaders, and effective communicators.

Over time, more organizations and educational institutions have given more incentives for women to join the field. Many groups are also providing startup incentives for women who have an entrepreneurial spirit.

There are 2.2 million living women veterans. When we exit the military, we still deal with the issue of working to prove ourselves. We do not fit the typical ideal of a veteran, especially not a combat veteran but we need to not be fearful of using the veteran status or title.